The Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball League took on the Florida Makos in an exhibition basketball game in the Fitness Center, March 5.The Giants were guests of Morale, Welfare and Recreation at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.Before the game started, the Giants were greeted by NSB Çommand Master Chief Jimmy Schubert and taken on a tour of the USS Florida. A few of the players had recently seen Act of Valor and were excited to see the same submarine from the movie. The Giants were escorted by FTC Lee Taylor and ETC Ruben German.With some of the players standing over 6-foot, 6-inches, there was a lot of ducking and careful walking involved in the tour. The players were particularly impressed with the emphasis on teamwork and commit-ment involved with living and working on a submarine. They finished their tour with a greater knowledge and understanding of the Submarine Force, and they took time to thank all the Sailors for everything they do.After the tour finished, there was still a game to play.Kings Bay came out en masse to support and cheer on the Giants. It was standing room only before tipoff began.The Giants opened with a high-flying attack and put together some spectacular dunks and alley-oops that got the crowd into a frenzy. By the time the first half came to a close, the Giants had a 74-49 lead over the Makos.It was during warm ups that something happened that has never happened in the history of basketball at Kings Bay.Giants forward AJ Stewart was working the crowd and putting together some highlight dunks when he brought the hoop, and ultimately the house, down around him. He quite literally tore the hoop off the backboard with a slam dunk, shattering the glass and the confidence of the Makos. His accident put an end to the game, but it didn’t end the evening. Fans had a great time taking photos of the aftermath and having Stewart sign pieces of the glass and pose under the hoop.The Giants stayed after the game signing autographs and having pictures taken with everyone. It’s safe to say the Giants have a new fan base here at Kings Bay. MWR and the Giants thank everyone who came out and showed their support during the event.